Form I-191 | Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

Form I-191 | Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

Form Is Used for

Individuals that have the status of lawful permanent residency use the I-191 form when seeking for a permit to come back to the USA after spending time overseas.

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Common filing mistakes

  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.
  • Leaving required fields blank or mixing typed and handwritten answers inconsistently.
  • Forgetting the signature, supporting evidence, or the correct filing fee.

Official USCIS Update

USCIS can change filing addresses, fees, and accepted editions without notice. Use the official links below before filing.

Current edition: 01/20/25

Verified: 2026-05-21

Filing fee: You can find the filing fee for Form I-191 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Where to file: U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

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See also

Download form I-191Read more
Form I-687 | Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality ActRead more
Form I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)Read more
Form I-698 | Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA)Read more

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